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United States Customs and Border Protection Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Oak Lawn, IL
1 day ago
$40,332 - $109,952

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer, where you will protect America by safeguarding borders and deterring illicit activities. Enjoy competitive pay, promotion potential, and comprehensive federal benefits in a rewarding law enforcement career.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
  • Facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel
  • Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Three years of full-time general work experience or a bachelor's degree
  • Combination of general work experience and college education
  • One year of specialized experience for GS-7 or relevant education

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior law enforcement or military law enforcement experience

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive federal benefits including health, dental, and vision insuranceSick and annual leaveRetirement plans including Thrift Savings PlanPotential recruitment incentives of 10-25% of salary